Fascinating: latimes.com/world-nation/s…

#BPD

#Sibelius first symphony in its revised version was premiered #otd in 1900. All the usual suspects can be recommnded, but I'd like to put in a good word for Rouvali's (esp. since a particular American critic so hated it), which I find original and exciting.

I strongly recommend this. But care must be taken at all times. I was moderately open about my mental illness and students several times used it against me. The last time was the last time I taught, because of that. #AcademicMentalHealth chronicle.com/article/academ…

The heat and esp. humidity (wrong on this inexpensive thermometer) affects me more than the cold. I'm browsing properties in northern Scotland and wondering if we could make it work....

I'm looking forward to watching some of this, and I will be rooting for Canada (not always a given). theguardian.com/football/2023/…

I'm excited about this. #RugbyCA

I'm deeply saddened by the thought that I probably will never visit the Acropolis. Quite the failure for a classicist. theguardian.com/world/2023/jul…

Interesting. Any thoughts? theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

I honestly saw this ad (I've erased the business name) and thought it said "cannibals," and then wondered what the joke would be...

Of course he isn't. He's one of my favourites and is never a problem! But seriously, COVID is still a threat. Be careful out there.